A mom of seven discusses the ins and outs of raising kids in a Catholic home with all the modern world issues knocking at the door.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Today, just today.

I am making my way through a time of having to trust God hour by hour, day by day, for how to deal with a certain parenting situation. The kind all parents dread, and not many escape completely.

His grace is all the more sweet in contrast with the darkness of the trial. I can choose each day to believe He is my very present help in trouble.

But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

Here is a song, in honor of Manny's Music Tuesdays. His is much more put together, while this is just me posting a song that I enjoy. Hope you do too!

I have set aside Mondays to pray, fast, and do sacrifice for my kids. You are certainly invited to join me! It does not have to be on Monday, just any day that is best for you. Together we can lift up our kids. This is not an easy time in which to be growing up!

Oh thank you for the plug. :) You know I tried to fast for one meal today, breakfast. After about an hour the urge overwhelmed me like a ravenous tiger inside my stomach and I broke down after a measley hour...lol. I'm a wimp when it comes to fasting. But I did pray. My prayers for your child that's troubled. I appeal to our Blessed Mother for her prayers.

Followers

St. Raphael

Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the "medicine of God," I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor {mention your petition} and the great grace of purity of prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint Raphael of the glorious seven who stand before the throne of Him who lives and reigns, angel of health, the Lord has filled your hand with balm from heaven to soothe or cure our pains. Heal or cure the victim of disease, and guide our steps when doubtful of our ways.

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the saint michael prayer

Saint Michael the Archangel,defend us in battle;be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,by the power of God,thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spiritswho prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.